ASUS E1521 T2-R User Manual

Barebone System Model T2-R

Terminator 2

User Guide

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Revised Edition V2 February 2004

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Table of contents

Notices ........................................................................................... 6

Safety information .......................................................................... 7

About this guide .............................................................................. 8

System package contents ............................................................ 10

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................ 12

1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 12

1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 15

1.4 Rear panel ........................................................................... 17

1.5 Internal components ............................................................ 19

1.6 LED panel............................................................................ 20

Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.1 Preparation .......................................................................... 22

2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................. 22

2.3 Removing the cover ............................................................ 23

2.4 Removing the power supply ................................................ 24

2.5 Installing a CPU ................................................................... 25

2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly .... 25

2.5.2 CPU installation ..................................................... 26

2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 27

2.6 Installing a DIMM ................................................................. 28

2.6.1 Memory configurations .......................................... 28

2.6.2 DIMM installation ................................................... 29

2.7 Installing an expansion card ................................................ 30

2.7.1 Expansion slots ..................................................... 30

2.7.2 Expansion card installation ................................... 31

2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ............................. 32

2.8 Installing a second optical drive .......................................... 33

2.9 Installing a hard disk drive ................................................... 35

2.10 Re-installing the power supply unit ...................................... 37

2.10.1 Voltage selector..................................................... 38

2.10.2 Power supply specifications .................................. 39

2.11 Replacing the cover............................................................. 40

2.12 Connecting external devices ............................................... 41

To the front panel ................................................................. 41

To the rear panel ................................................................. 42

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Chapter 3: Starting up

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 44

3.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 44

3.3.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 45

3.3.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 45

3.3.3 Utilities ................................................................... 46

3.3.4 ASUS contact information ..................................... 47

3.3.5 Other information .................................................. 47

3.4 Software information ........................................................... 48

3.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature ................................... 48

3.4.2 ASUS Radio Player ............................................... 51

3.4.3 ASUS Instant Music .............................................. 53

3.5 Audio DJ .............................................................................. 55

3.5.1 Playing an audio CD/DVD ..................................... 55

3.5.2 Tuning into an FM radio station ............................. 55

3.5.3 Presetting a station ............................................... 56

3.5.4 Adjusting the volume ............................................. 56

3.6 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter ............................................... 57

3.6.1 LED indicators ....................................................... 58

3.6.2 Antenna installation ............................................... 58

3.6.3 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver ......... 59

3.6.4 Other support CD options ..................................... 59

3.6.5 The Control Center utility ...................................... 60

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

4.1 Introduction.......................................................................... 72

4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................. 72

4.3 Jumper ................................................................................ 73

4.4 Internal connectors .............................................................. 74

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..................................... 82

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 82

5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 83

5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS...................... 84

5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ........... 86

5.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ...... 87

5.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 89

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5.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 91

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 92

5.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 92

5.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 92

5.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 93

5.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 93

5.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 93

5.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 93

5.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 93

5.2.9 General help .......................................................... 93

5.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 94

5.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 94

5.3.2 System Date .......................................................... 94

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................. 94

5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............ 95

5.3.5 System Information ............................................... 96

5.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 97

5.4.1 Instant Music Configuration ................................... 98

5.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................ 99

5.4.3 Chipset .................................................................. 99

5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration .......................... 102

5.4.5 PCI PnP .............................................................. 103

5.5 Power menu ...................................................................... 105

5.5.1 Suspend Mode .................................................... 105

5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume .............................. 105

5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................ 105

5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................. 105

5.5.5 APM Configuration .............................................. 106

5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 107

5.6 Boot menu ......................................................................... 109

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 109

5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 110

5.6.3 Security ................................................................ 111

5.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 114

Appendix

A.1 Wireless LAN adapter channels ......................................... A-2

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturerís instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Safeguards

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information on the ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system. Included in this guide are installation instructions and other information regarding the system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Basic installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

3. Chapter 3: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Appendix

The Appendix includes the IEEE 802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter (available on Deluxe-Commercial models only).

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

System package contents

Check your Terminator 2 system package for the following items.

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

T2-R Models

Item Description Commercial Deluxe Standard

Deluxe

1. ASUS Terminator 2 barebone system with

• ASUS P4R8T motherboard

• 3-in-1 PCI card*

• Floppy disk drive

• 6-in-1 storage card reader

• FM radio module and radio antenna

• LED panel

• CPU fan and heatsink assembly

2. AC power cable

3. Support CD

4. User Guide

Optional items

• Optical drive**

• Modem module

* IEEE 1394, wireless LAN adapter (with dipolar antenna), and Gigabit LAN ** CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator 2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

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System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS Terminator 2!

The ASUS Terminator 2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.

Delivered in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS P4R8T motherboard that supports Intel

Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott processor with an 800MHz FSB, and up to 2GB system memory, the Terminator 2 system is designed for the sophisticated.

Superb video and audio capabilities, Fast Ethernet/wireless networking, and extensive connectivity are just some of the many features of the Terminator 2 system. With these and many more, the Terminator 2 definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs!

1.2 Front panel (external)

The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs, and LED panel.

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1. Floppy drive door. Open this door to access the floppy disk drive.

2. Optical drive door. This door opens when you eject the loading tray.

3. Eject button. Press this button to eject the loading tray of the optical

drive.

4. Empty drive bay door. This door covers an empty 5.25-inch drive

bay for a second optical drive.

5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

6. Power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON.

7. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written

to the hard disk drive

8. Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel input/

output ports.

9. Storage card reader door

(Deluxe models only).

Open this door to

access the 6-in-1 storage card reader.

10. LED panel

(Deluxe models only).

The LED panel displays the audio

medium (CD/FM), radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock, track number, and time. See page 20 for details.

The following front panel buttons are activated only when the system is in Audio DJ mode. The Audio DJ feature allows you to play CD audio tracks, or tune into an FM radio station without entering the operating system. See page 55 for details. The audio control buttons are available only on Deluxe models.

11. CD button (

). Press this button to put the Audio DJ function to CD

mode.

In Windows® mode, pressing this button shuts down, restarts, or puts the system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting.

12. Mode button. Press this button to switch from CD to FM radio mode

or vice versa.

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13. PLAY/PAUSE button ( / ). Press this button to perform various

functions in different modes.

In CD mode, plays or pauses an audio CD track.

In Radio mode, scans the available FM stations when pressed for less than 2 seconds or presets a station when pressed for more than 2 seconds. Refer to page 55 on how to preset a radio station.

14. STOP button ( ). Press this button to stop the audio track being

played.

15. PREVIOUS button (

in different modes.

In CD mode, selects the previous audio track. In Radio mode, selects the previous preset station.

16. NEXT button (

different modes.

In CD mode, selects the next audio track.

In Radio mode, selects the next preset station.

17. Volume down button (

system volume.

18. Volume up button (

volume.

). Press this button to perform various functions in

). Press this button to perform various functions

–

). Press this button to decrease the

). Press this button to increase the system

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1.3 Front panel (internal)

The optical drive(s), storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel doors.

Open the front panel doors by pressing the

mark.

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19. Floppy disk drive. This drive is for 1.44MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk.

20. Optical drive. This is an IDE optical drive.

21. CompactFlash

/Microdrive™ card slot ( ). This slot is for a

CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card.

22. Memory Stick

/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a

Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.

23. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot (

). This slot is for a Secure

Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.

24. SmartMedia

card slot ( ). This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage

card.

You can not close the storage card reader door if a storage card is inserted into any of the card slots.

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25. Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo

mini-plug.

26. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

27. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

28. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for

IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.

29. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for

IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.

30. Optical S/PDIF port. This port connects your audio system for

5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.

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1.4 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.

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1. GAME/MIDI port. This port connects a joystick, or game pad for

playing games, and MIDI devices for audio editing.

2. Telephone port

(optional)

. The optional modem module comes with

a telephone port. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to this port and the other end to the RJ-11 port of the telephone unit.

3. RJ-11 port

(optional)

. The optional modem module comes with an

RJ-11 port to connect an RJ-11 cable jack. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to this port and the other end to the RJ-11 wall socket.

4. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices

that conforms with serial specification.

5. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

6. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

7. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.

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8. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other

devices.

9. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or

speakers. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or

other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

11. Microphone port. This Microphone (pink) port connects a

microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround speaker.

Audio ports function variation

Port Headphone/2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel

Light Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Surround Surround

* Low Frequency Enhanced Output

12. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

13. Ethernet LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area

Network (LAN) through a network hub.

14. AGP slot cover. Remove this cover when installing an AGP card.

15. Chassis fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

16. Radio antenna port. This port connects an optional radio antenna.

17. Power supply unit fan. This fan provides ventilation inside the

power supply unit.

18. Power socket. This socket connects the power cable and plug.

19. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to select the appropriate

voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page 38 before adjusting this switch.

20. Expansion card lock. This metal lock secures installed expansion

cards. See page 31 for details.

21. Gigabit LAN port.

(Commercial Deluxe models only.)

This port

allows high speed connection to the Internet via an ADSL or cable modem, or local area network.

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22. Wireless LAN adapter antenna connector.

models only.)

This connects the dipolar antenna of the wireless LAN

adapter.

(Commercial Deluxe

23. Link LED.

(Commercial Deluxe models only.)

This yellow LED lights

up when the wireless LAN adapter radio is on but has no activity.

24. AIR LED.

(Commercial Deluxe models only.)

This green LED blinks

when the wireless LAN adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

See page 58 for the wireless LAN adapter LED indications.

1.5 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components.

1. Optical drive

2. Empty 5.25-inch drive bay

3. Floppy disk drive

4. Front panel cover

5. Hard disk drive tray

6. Chassis fan

7. ASUS P4R8T motherboard

8. DIMM sockets

9. CPU fan and heatsink assembly

10. AGP slot

11. PCI slot (with an installed PCI card)

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1.6 LED panel

The LED panel displays various system information depending on the system mode.

The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when the system is in soft-off or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS setup or the operating system to adjust the time.

Audio DJ mode

The LED panel displays various information when the system is in Audio DJ mode.

In CD mode, the LED panel displays the play/pause icon, number, and duration of the audio CD track being played.

In Radio mode, the LED panel displays the station preset number and station frequency.

Refer to page 55 on how to turn on the Audio DJ feature and how to preset a radio station.

CD mode, play/paused status

FM radio mode

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Chapter 2

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

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2.1 Preparation

Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system.

Basic components to install

1. Central processing unit (CPU)

2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

3. Expansion card(s)

4. Hard disk drive

5. Second optical drive

Tool

Phillips (cross) screw driver

2.2 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

P4R8T

P4R8T Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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2.3 Removing the cover

To remove the cover:

1. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the cover to the chassis.

2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use.

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3. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.

4. Lift the cover, then set aside.

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2.4 Removing the power supply

You must remove the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. See page 37 for details on the PSU.

To remove the PSU:

1. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.

2. Disconnect the optical drive and floppy disk drive power plugs.

3. Remove the screw that secures the PSU to the chassis.

4. Slide the PSU to the left until the side hook disengages from the chassis.

5. Push the PSU towards the front panel for about half an inch.

6. Lift the PSU slightly.

7. Disconnect the power plugs on the motherboard.

8. Set the PSU aside.

When removing the PSU, make sure to hold or support it firmly. The unit may accidentally drop and damage the other system components.

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2.5 Installing a CPU

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for Intel Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott processor.

2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.

You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU.

To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1. Carefully press down the locking lever of the retention bracket.

2. Detach the retention bracket hook from the retention module hole by flipping the locking lever to the direction of the arrow.

3. Slightly lift the retention bracket.

4. Detach the other retention bracket hook from the hole on the other side of the retention module, then lift.

5. Do steps 1-4 to remove the second retention bracket.

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6. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

7. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside.

2.5.2 CPU installation

To install the CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle.

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

5. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

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2.5.3 Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

To re-install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1. Position the CPU fan and

heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU.

2. Align the retention bracket with

the rails on the side of the CPU fan.

3. Attach the retention bracket

hook into the retention module hole.

4. Carefully press down the

locking lever on the other side of the retention bracket.

5. Attach the locking lever hook

into the retention module hole

to secure the fan and heatsink assembly in place.

6. Follow steps 2 to 5 to re-install

the second retention bracket.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the

motherboard.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.6 Installing a DIMM

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs.

2.6.1 Memory configurations

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the table below. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.

Qualified DDR400 vendors

This table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Size Vendor Part Number Chip Brand Chip Number

256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 MICRON 46V32M8

256MB PSC AL5D8B53T-5B1K PSC A2S56D30BTP

256MB TwinMOS M2G9108AIATT9F081AADT TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D

256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CC4 SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4

256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CCC SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCCC

256MB Kingston KVR400X64C25/256 Winbond W9425088H-5

256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 MOSEL V58C2256804SAT5

256MB CORSAIR CMX256A-3500C2PT –– ––

256MB Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon HYB25D256800BT-5

• Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM in

DIMM_A and DIMM_B.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• This motherboard only supports x4, x8, x16 chips/per module DDR DIMMs.

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2.6.2 DIMM installation

To install a DDR DIMM.

1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.

2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Retaining clips

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM!

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2.7 Installing an expansion card

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one PCI and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

For Commercial Deluxe models, a 3-in-1 PCI card is pre-installed in the PCI slot. You may refer to this section when installing a different PCI card on the PCI slot.

2.7.1 Expansion slots

PCI slot

The PCI slot supports PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

AGP slot

The AGP slot supports AGP 8X (+0.8V) cards and AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +0.8V or +1.5V specification.

Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. The P4P8T motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards.

P4R8T

P4R8T Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

Keyed for 1.5v

If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Basic installation

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